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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Paint Or Renovate Buildings Faster And Safer With The

Help Of Aluminium Scaffold Towers

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Important Considerations In Setting Up Aluminium

Scaffolding

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Five Things You Need To Know About Mobile

Scaffolding

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Australia Scaffolding Options Accomplish More Than

Building Requirements

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Tips On Installing A Safety Rail Or Grab Bar

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Paint Or Renovate Buildings

Faster And Safer With The Help

Of Aluminium Scaffold Towers

Everybody knows that construction is a high-

safety risk industry; most of the tasks involved

in erecting a structure and making sure

everything is stable and visually appealing

involve a certain level of danger. This is mainly

the reason why equipment is very important,

even for the often lighter aspects of a

construction job such as painting which does

not involve using a lot of strength.

Painting inside a building is relatively easy as every levels full width and height

are easy to reach. In painting ceilings and high, awkward parts of the walls,

painters can either make use of rollers with extendable handles, a ladder to climb

onto, or even a chair. However, for exterior painting jobs, especially for really tall

structures, sturdier and more stable equipment has to be used.

Aluminium scaffold towersare painters choice of equipment for outdoor painting

jobs that extend to great heights. This scaffolding equipment allows them to work

with minimum hassle in a vertical direction. Its also important to mention that it

has been made more energy- and time-efficient as it comes in a mobile version

with strong stability features; once painters are done with one section of a

building, all they need to do is push the scaffolding (making sure that nobodys on

it first) to the next area to be painted.

For those who are considering using this equipment, say to paint or renovate the

exterior of their homes or buildings, they have the option to rent or buy.

According to construction professionals, if these tasks (painting and renovating)

are done every couple of years, the practical choice would be to rent. An
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additional benefit to renting is a lot of rental companies these days just bring the

aluminium scaffolding to their

customers homes or office and set it

up for them.

Now, if construction tasks would be

accomplished over a longer course of

time, say several months, buying would

prove to be the more economical

choice. The downside to buying,

however, is that you (as the new

owner) typically have to take on the

responsibility of setting up the equipment. This can take a substantial amount of

time, especially if there are many levels to the scaffolding. But once this task is

done, the great benefit is you can easily tackle repairs in awkward sections of the

building as you see them because all you have to do is roll out the scaffolding and

get working.
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Important Considerations

In Setting Up Aluminium

Scaffolding

Most construction projects cannot be

completed without scaffolding;

essentially, its a piece of structural

equipment that accomplishes various

tasks of a construction job. Its used

for transporting building equipment to elevated areas of the site, and its also an

important tool for tackling repair and maintenance work throughout the exterior

of a building. Its for these reasons that its imperative to properly set scaffolding

up in order to make sure that there will be no accidents during the construction

process.

There are different materials used for scaffolding. If you have been to developing

countries, you may have seen those make-shift ones made of coco lumber and

rope linked through ancient design concepts they obviously work but are

definitely not safe to use, especially for taller structures. If you have watched

Rush Hour 2, you may also be familiar with bamboo scaffolding (used by Spider

Sticks) which Detective Lee (Jackie Chans character) referred to as very strong

so James Carter (Chris Tuckers character) neednt worry about it breaking as they

dangled from a partially dislocated bamboo pole over a busy street in Hong Kong

well, you probably already know how that turned out. Incidentally, bamboo has

largely been banished from high-rise construction sites in favour of modern

materials.

Nowadays, the most reliable builders who fully comply with construction safetyregulations or policies make use of aluminium scaffolding for their projects.

Aluminium is considered the most durable material for the job as its strong and

impervious to corrosion, which basically means that it can last a really long time.
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In erecting aluminium scaffolding, builders should follow the development of the

framework and place the construction platform at different elevations along the

structure; doing this will allow workers to access strategic points to be able to

carry out the required work within a specific area. Independent scaffolding should

be tied to the working site to provide better stability to the workers platform and

for stronger support throughout its height. Dont scrimp on the latches or rope

and make sure knots are really tight. Platforms should be completely levelled as

well to make movements safer.

Mobile ones, on the other hand, have their

own stability features so they dont move even

if theyre not tied to the working site; the

important thing to remember when it comes

to mobile scaffolding is to make sure that it

has a big enough base, both in width and

length, and that it will remain erect without

support. Likewise, be careful about

overloading the casters. For all types of

scaffolding, its never acceptable to play with

the weight specifications of the structure as

its usually the additional weight to the

structure that causes accidents. And lastly,

always place the structure on stable ground to ensure balance. If you are looking

for a company that offers quality aluminum scaffolding, Oldfields Advance

Scaffolds is your best bet.
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Five Things You Need To Know About

Mobile Scaffolding

Anybody who has done some construction work or

had something built knows the importance of using

scaffolding to accomplish numerous challenging tasks

of the process. As height is always a factor in all

building projects, this piece of equipment makes sure

that elevated aspects of the building structure are

properly worked on and that the workers are kept

safe as they carry out a variety of tasks.

Nowadays, more and more building companies are

making use of mobile scaffolding which allows their

workers to go about duties in a time-efficient manner. Theres no need to attach

this equipment to the building structure; unlike traditional independent

scaffolding, workers just have to push it to the next section of the site that needs

work.

In using mobile scaffolding, its imperative to be mindful of a few things to ensure

safe use. Listed below are five main considerations.

1. To make sure it wont tip to one side and cause a big accident, make the

base big enough. According to construction experts, if the mobile scaffold has a

big enough base both in width and length, the scaffold will remain standing even

without any support. The key thing to remember here is to limit the height to

nothing more than quadruple the size of the minimum base; if theres a need to

go higher, the base has to be bigger as well. The problem here is the bigger and

taller the scaffold, the harder it gets to push.

2. Regular-sized mobile scaffolding is easy to push as long as the casters are of

good quality and you make sure to push close to the bottom of the scaffold. Using
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this technique especially helps when you encounter tiny obstructions like bumps

or humps on the ground or uneven flooring. Worth mentioning as well is the fact

that the OSHA standards require this: Manual force used to move the scaffold

shall be applied as close to the base as practicable but not more than 5 feet (1.5

m) above the supporting surface.

3. As much as possible, do not push the scaffold at the body for this will

definitely tip the whole structure, and you may not have the strength to counter if

youre pushing it alone.

4. You should not get on the

scaffold until you have thoroughly

inspected it. See if the casters are

pinned into the scaffold leg so they

wont fall off especially when you need

to use the tipping manoeuvre.

5. Always consider the weight

specifications of the equipment;

overloading may not really weaken the

structure but it will pose great danger

due to the shifting weight of the people

using it. Visit Oldfields Advance

Scaffolds for more information

regarding mobile scaffoldings.
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Australia Scaffolding OptionsAccomplish More Than Building

Requirements

Most construction projects deal with heights which

require workers to make use of equipment that will

allow them to reach elevated areas easily.

Scaffolding is both a method and a type of

equipment that makes this part of the building job

possible. It has been used since the construction of

the pyramids in Egypt (or perhaps even the Tower

of Babel) but to this day, it remains effective in

accomplishing numerous tasks and is no longer

used just within the realms of construction.

In earlier times, wood and rope were used, but these didnt really provide great

stability and limited workers movements as wood tends to morph over time (and

also when consistently exposed to different environmental elements). These days,

however, there are more reliable materials and designs for scaffolding that

construction companies and even regular folks can use to build, repair and

maintain structures. Along with these, scaffolding ceases to be useful purely for

construction purposes. More and more people are finding creative uses for

scaffolds.

The foldable aluminium scaffold is one type of scaffold that is widely used bybuilding companies in Australia. Scaffolding is extremely versatile and is built with

different trades in mind including decorators, electricians, insulation

contractors, cleaners, plasterers and sign writers and the foldable type presents

so many possibilities for use. Nowadays, large warehouses and stores use this
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type of scaffolding as instant heavy

duty shelving for their storage and

display needs. With the parallel bars,

its easy to add more platforms or

planks to create multiple levels and

customise! But perhaps, the best thing

is it can hold a lot of weight; even big

appliances like washing machines, air

conditioners and refrigerators can be

placed on a platform. And should

there be no need for it anymore, its

easy to fold and store away.

Mobile towers, on the other hand, can

function like the earlier provision; however, it provides the convenience of being

movable. Those who frequent concerts by some of the biggest musical acts are

probably familiar with this type of scaffold as its not only used to set up the stage

but it also often becomes part of the stage design. A lot of concert stage designers

use it to create an additional area for the stage, and since it moves, it can make

for some really flashy stage tricks. Apart from concert stages, this equipment is

also often used for the set of game shows (like American Gladiators) its a cool

feature for obstacle courses.Click hereto learn more.
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Tips On Installing A Safety Rail OrGrab Bar

In the construction of offices, school buildings and

other structures to be used by a great number of

people with varying physical abilities or limitations,

builders are required to make provisions that make

accessing the facility easier for the elderly and

those with disabilities. Ramps, lifts, and safety railsare just some of the important features a building

must have to allow such individuals to enter and

leave comfortably and safely.

Safety rails are especially versatile and come in different styles and have multiple

functions; also, most homes use them as safety and protective features. They can

be made from wood (for visually appealing bannisters for stairs) or metal. But

whatever material you may want to go with, the main thing to pay attention to isthe proper installation of this safety and protective feature. If youre thinking of

installing a safety rail or a grab bar in certain areas of your home (like the

bathroom or bedroom of your aging parents), here are some tips to ensure you

make a proper job of it.

1. Choose the type of safety rail that is recommended for the area of thehouse where it will be installed. Most building codes now call for the

bread loaf profile hand rail as it is much easier to grab but does not slide

through the hand easily.

2. Get a tape measure, a power drill with bits and screw tips, wood screws,stud finder, wall anchors, masking tape and the safety rail and keep them

ready and within reach.
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3. Make the necessarymeasurements so the rail will

serve its purpose optimally,

then mark where you want to

install it this will prevent

unsightly mistakes on the wall.

Professionals also advise

putting masking tape on the

spot you will drill on to prevent

chipping around the edges

which may cause the rail to eventually come loose.

4. Allot about 1.5 inches or clearance space between the wall and the rail orgrab bar so it can be grasped securely by the entire hand.

5. For staircases, its recommended to install a continuous rail on both sides. Alot of times, the bottom of the staircase or the landing is where the slips

happen, so having something to hold on to will prevent a bigger accident.

Just think of this as the best way to reinforce safety in ascending or

descending the stairs.

6. If the rail is made of wood, sand it and round off the edges to preventsnags, injuries, and to provide a more comfortable grip.
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